Fighting for Obamacare through stage IV cancer

[Iwillnevergiveup]

Michael Robertson learned to time meeting questions between chemo doses being delivered under his suit and tie. The White House aide has become a symbol of determination to carry out the law.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-white-house-cancer-20140329,0,3402142.story#ixzz2xVkC3Ko6

[stage left]

1. I think gallant is the word for this man.

[frazzled]

2. Oh, man ...

Stage IV colorectal cancer: that is not good. And only 37.

My heart is with this man and his family. It's very inspiring that he is doing this work during this stressful time.

[seabeyond]

3. What a story. Puts things in perspective for sure. Thanks. Nt

[Iwillnevergiveup]

4. Sounds as if

Michael has a pretty remarkable wife, too. What a partnership in bravery.

[JI7]

5. amazing, one of those things i will try to think about if i ever get frustrated

with things.

[Cha]

6. Thank you for this, Iwillnevergiveup.. it sounds like Michael Robertson.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

7. So insidious

that Michael's cancer had already progressed to stage IV before he realized it. This story so resonated with me because last Friday, a 13 year-old student I've been working with since 9/13 had most of her leg amputated. This after months of chemo, radiation, horrendous side effects and outright terror. Don't we all know at least one person who has been diagnosed with some form of cancer? It is insidious.

[JI7]

12. how is the 13 year old taking it ?

it's a horrible disease .

[Iwillnevergiveup]

8. More peoples

might want to see this.

[UTUSN]

9. I'm kicking this but dont get the full point n/t

[Iwillnevergiveup]

10. Guess each person has his or her own takeaway

I think Michael is heroic in battling a life threatening disease himself, and at the same time fighting for everyone else's access to health care.

[SoapBox]

11. Oh my...

I hope everyone will read the LA Times article...the last sentence got me...good luck Michael.

[Hekate]

13. I hope this brave man survives

He's an inspiration.